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Clinical trials sponsored by Boston Scientific Corporation, explained in plain language.
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Medical device registry shows how doctors stop dangerous bleeding
Disease control CompletedThis study tracked 125 adult patients in the United States who received a medical procedure called embolization using the Obsidio device. The goal was to see how well and how safely the device works in everyday hospital practice to stop bleeding from certain tumors. Researchers f…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 21:56 UTC
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Zapping the prostate: laser test aims to ease Men's urinary woes
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a laser device to shrink an enlarged prostate, a condition that causes urinary problems in men. Twenty men who were already candidates for surgery received the single laser treatment. Researchers measured how quickly the laser reduced prostate size and tracked s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Heart device shows promise in cutting stroke risk for atrial fibrillation patients
Disease control CompletedThis study collected real-world data on the WATCHMAN FLX Pro device, which is implanted in the heart to close off a small pouch called the left atrial appendage. The goal is to reduce stroke risk in people with atrial fibrillation, potentially allowing them to stop taking long-te…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Brain pacemaker gets a software update in Parkinson's trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to program deep brain stimulation devices in 15 people with Parkinson's disease. Researchers wanted to see if this different programming approach could improve patients' quality of life. The study focused on people who already had brain stimulators imp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Laser showdown: breaking vs. dusting kidney stones
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different laser settings during kidney stone surgery to see which works better. Twenty adults with kidney stones had surgery where doctors either broke stones into larger pieces or dusted them into tiny particles. Researchers compared how well each method cl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Freezing heart tissue to control dangerous flutter
Disease control CompletedThis study collected real-world data on a medical device that uses extreme cold to treat a type of irregular heartbeat called paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. It involved 295 patients to see how safe and effective the procedure was at preventing the irregular heartbeat from return…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Heart implant scanned to see how well it seals off stroke risk
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a small heart implant called the WATCHMAN FLX Pro, which is designed to seal off a part of the heart to prevent strokes in people with a common irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation. Researchers used detailed heart scans to see how well the implant was …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC
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Gel shield tested to protect men during prostate cancer treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the safety and performance of the SpaceOAR System, a gel injected to create space between the prostate and rectum. It involved 15 men in China with early-stage prostate cancer who were undergoing radiation therapy. The goal was to see if creating this space h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:27 UTC
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Heart implant could replace daily blood thinners for millions
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a small device implanted in the heart is a good alternative to taking daily blood thinners for people who have had a procedure to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib). It involved 1,600 high-risk patients who were randomly assigned to receive either the impl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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New heart mapping tech tested to zap irregular heartbeats
Disease control CompletedThis study tested specialized heart mapping and ablation tools to control recurring episodes of atrial fibrillation (AFib). It involved 415 people having their first ablation procedure for AFib that stops on its own within a week. Researchers followed participants for three years…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Massive heart stent study tracks 2,000+ patients for 5 years
Disease control CompletedThis study monitored the real-world safety and performance of an already-approved heart stent in routine medical practice across China. It followed over 2,000 adult patients who received the stent for coronary artery disease, tracking their health outcomes for up to five years. T…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Doctors test new Heart-Zapping Tool's ease of use
Disease control CompletedThis study aimed to see how easy it was for doctors to use a new heart mapping and ablation system during a procedure for atrial fibrillation. It involved 50 adults with a specific type of irregular heartbeat that didn't respond well to medication. The main goal was to collect fe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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New balloon coated with drug aims to keep leg arteries open
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a special balloon coated with a drug (paclitaxel) to open blocked arteries in the thigh and knee area. The goal was to see if this device was safe and could keep the arteries open longer than standard balloons. It involved 123 patients in China with leg pain or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Heart implant offers lifeline to patients denied blood thinners
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a small device called WATCHMAN that is implanted in the heart. It was for people with a common heart rhythm problem (atrial fibrillation) who are at high risk for stroke but cannot safely take standard blood-thinning medications. The goal was to see if sealing o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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New heart procedure tested for stubborn irregular heartbeat
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new medical device called the FARAPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation System for treating persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib) that doesn't respond to medication. It involved 669 adults with drug-resistant, symptomatic AFib to see if the procedure was safe and effect…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:26 UTC
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Real-World tracking shows how well urinary stents work
Disease control CompletedThis study collected real-world safety and effectiveness data on Boston Scientific ureteral stents after they were already approved for use. It followed 379 patients who had these stents placed to relieve urinary blockages. Researchers tracked whether the stents worked properly, …
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 13, 2026 15:06 UTC
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Surgical implant tested to stop leaks for men after prostate surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested how well a surgically implanted device, called the AMS 800 Artificial Urinary Sphincter, worked for men with stress urinary incontinence, often after prostate surgery. Researchers measured success by how much the device reduced the weight of pads used to catch u…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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New stent offers hope for eating again in advanced cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new, less invasive procedure to help people with advanced cancer who have a stomach blockage that cannot be removed by surgery. Doctors used a special stent placed with an ultrasound-guided technique to create a new passage for food. The goal was to see if thi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Tracking heart rhythm years after ablation: which treatment lasts?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows 364 people with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AFib) who previously received either a newer pulsed field ablation or traditional thermal ablation treatment. Researchers are tracking these patients for several years to see how their heart rhythm condition progr…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Heart treatment registry tracks 500 chinese patients for 3 years
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis registry study collected real-world data on how well a specific drug-coated balloon device works for treating blocked heart arteries in Chinese patients. It followed 500 patients from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore for up to 3 years after their procedure to track heart-rel…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 19, 2026 14:55 UTC